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Playing the learning game

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Playing the learning game
AuthorMartin E. Andresen
Published2012 (Fantasiforbundet)
Publication placeNorway
Pages112
ISBN978-1-4716-0197-2

Playing the learning game - A practical introduction to educational roleplaying - based on experiences from The Larpwriter Challenge published in 2012, edited by Martin Eckhoff Andresen, published by Fantasiforbundet and Education Centre "POST" is a book about using roleplaying in education.

Summary

Welcome to a new world of learning! This book is a practical introduction to the use of roleplaying games in education. Roleplaying games are a great tool for provoking reflection, learning and critical thinking. Within this book, you’ll find all you need to get started using this method. Included are four ready-to-play larps, several short articles highlighting different uses of roleplaying games in educational spheres and a multitude of methods and exercises to improve your games.

If you are a teacher, activist in an NGO or a larper interested in using roleplaying games for education and reflection, this is the book for you. Let’s play the learning game!